Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW You do not have to be the captain of your sports team, your team lead at your job, or in charge of your school club to still be a great leader! Leadership skills are not limited to people in cliché “leadership roles”; the reality is ...
Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW With the election around the corner, there is a lot of discussion around voting. While this can be an exciting milestone for many teens as they turn 18, it can be an equally disappointing time for those who desire to participate in the election process ...
Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW How we feel emotionally and physically is constantly changing. Sometimes we are so wrapped up in our emotions that we do not even recognize how our bodies are feeling. We might be really excited about a big upcoming event, but our body is trying to ...
Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW Journaling is often regarded as a go-to coping strategy and mental health support. It makes sense too, there is a lot of research supporting the positive benefits of journaling. Journaling has been shown to be a strong stress-relief tool. Professor and researcher Matthew D. Lieberman ...
Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW As summer kicks off, some people might be feeling discouraged. Maybe they are thinking about how they didn’t get their “summer body” just the way they wanted it or they’re worried about their skin being too dark from the sun or not tan enough. This ...